A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7178856 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 59559742 epoch_slot_no: 202942 block_no: 7178679 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 57109 time: 2022-04-28 06:07:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc587b8bfc57bb63f90e12c7629b6ee5074d1279d2a2912c7684265526b1c28a7Block Operator
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